Summary
It is the Procurement & Commercial function who are responsible for planning, sourcing, implementing and managing contractual relationships with suppliers. P&C takes the lead on a significant Responsible Procurement agenda focusing on skills, diversity, ethical sourcing and environmental sustainability to help realise the Mayor of London's vision.
Wage
£26,559 a year
Training course
Procurement and supply chain practitioner (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
2 years
Positions available
4
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Placement 1 - P&C Utilities - 6 months:
* Working in the Utilities Team procuring the electricity that runs the London Underground and Rail networks. You’d be working on Early Market Engagement, meeting with potential suppliers to understand how TfL can get the best deal possible on its procurements
Placement 2 - P&C London Underground Fleet - 6 months:
* Working within the Fleet Team, procuring specialist parts to keep the trains running on the network. This could include train wheels, motors and doors. Without this vital work, trains could be taken out of action which causes delays to customers
Placement 3 - P&C IT - 6 months:
* Working on the Contract Management of TfL’s Microsoft contract to ensure 30,000 users have access to all of the systems they need to do their jobs effectively. You’d also be working on the procurement of our bus intelligence systems that help tell our passengers when their buses are going to arrive
Placement 4 - P&C Capital Highways - 6 months:
* Contract management of surface transport contracts such as Cycle Hire, Taxi & Private Hire and the Woolwich Ferry, and supporting the procurement of other contracts and services
Where you’ll work
197 Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE1 0ED
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
CIPS CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED
Your training course
Procurement and supply chain practitioner (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
* Manage relationships with stakeholders.
* Interpret business requirements by assessing the demand for the product or service.
* Undertake market analysis to establish potential routes to market.
* Conduct benchmarking to evaluate costs against industry standards.
* Prepare or contribute to the drafting of a sourcing plan which meets business needs, including corporate social responsibility factors.
* Use the organisation's documentation designed for commercial procurement processes for the supply of goods and services.
* Notify potential suppliers of proposal requirements.
* Use selection and award criteria to source requirements from external suppliers evidencing how supplier bids are evaluated against them.
* Analyse the financial implications of decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities.
* Liaise and negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of purchased goods and services.
* Support contract award and briefing of suppliers in line with the organisations processes and governance.
* Monitor and manage contract performance to meet time, costs, service, and quality objectives.
* Manage contract performance and advise suppliers on any areas for improvement.
* Maintain contract documentation such as change control, version control.
* Use IT and software to produce spreadsheets and presentation packages to communicate information.
* Identify, raise, and facilitate discussions with stakeholders to resolve any issues or risks.
* Analyses sustainability challenges and risks at each stage of the product or contract life cycle.
* Manage information in accordance with policy and processes.
* Continuously review work processes to identify and eliminate inefficiencies and simplify workflow.
* Use available systems and tools to identify relevant data.
* Interpret, analyse, and evaluate data through questioning to drive actionable intelligence and support decision making.
* Use horizon scanning to identify future changes in procurement and contracting.
* Manage relationships with stakeholders.
* Interpret business requirements by assessing the demand for the product or service.
* Undertake market analysis to establish potential routes to market.
* Conduct benchmarking to evaluate costs against industry standards.
* Prepare or contribute to the drafting of a sourcing plan which meets business needs, including corporate social responsibility factors.
* Use the organisation's documentation designed for commercial procurement processes for the supply of goods and services.
* Notify potential suppliers of proposal requirements.
* Use selection and award criteria to source requirements from external suppliers evidencing how supplier bids are evaluated against them.
* Analyse the financial implications of decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities.
* Liaise and negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of purchased goods and services.
* Support contract award and briefing of suppliers in line with the organisations processes and governance.
* Monitor and manage contract performance to meet time, costs, service, and quality objectives.
* Manage contract performance and advise suppliers on any areas for improvement.
* Maintain contract documentation such as change control, version control.
* Use IT and software to produce spreadsheets and presentation packages to communicate information.
* Identify, raise, and facilitate discussions with stakeholders to resolve any issues or risks.
* Analyses sustainability challenges and risks at each stage of the product or contract life cycle.
* Manage information in accordance with policy and processes.
* Continuously review work processes to identify and eliminate inefficiencies and simplify workflow.
* Use available systems and tools to identify relevant data.
* Interpret, analyse, and evaluate data through questioning to drive actionable intelligence and support decision making.
* Use horizon scanning to identify future changes in procurement and contracting.
Your training plan
Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner Level 4.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English Language (grade 4 (C))
* Maths (grade 4 (C))
A Level in:
* Any (grade D)
* Any (grade D)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Open
* Caring
* Adaptable